Four matches to watch this weekend

This weekend features several high-stakes encounters at the summit of many football league tables. In Manchester, the clash for supremacy unfolds as Manchester City takes on Liverpool. Meanwhile, in Benue, the spotlight is on the showdown between Lobi Stars and Shooting Stars. Additionally, Turin hosts the latest chapter of the Derby d’Italia.

The clash in Lafia between Shooting Stars and Lobi Stars will determine the top two positions on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table. Both teams currently share 17 points, with Lobi Stars holding the second position due to a superior goal difference.

Gbenga Ogunbote and his team aim to build on their recent away performance, where they earned a point in Ilorin, as they face Lobi Stars in Lafia. Notably, the Oluyole Warriors have struggled against the Makurdi-based team, failing to secure any points since their goalless draw in 2015.